£8m plan to build replica Humber Ferry paddle steamer Lincoln Castle

Campaigners who fought to save iconic paddle steamer the Lincoln Castle are now hoping to recruit local firms to bring a replica of the vessel back to the Humber.

Stephen Sharpe said as part of Hull’s City of Culture status, he would love to see a “Lincoln Castle” once again making the journey from the South Bank to the North Bank – complete with parts salvaged from the original ship.

He said he believed it would take around £8 million investment.

It was scrapped in 2011, after its owners said the steamer was beyond repair, despite a long running campaign from those fighting to preserve it.